If you’re planning to move your home, there are a lot of things you can do to make the process easier. With proper planning, organization and knowledge, you can take some of the stress out of this complex life event. There are plenty of guides and tips available for helping you move, but it’s common for details to get left out. Here are three things to remember to do before moving day:
It is common practice and courtesy to tip your movers. Even if you could add a percentage of gratuity when making a reservation, having some cash available for moving day will make sure it gets to the right people. The most commonly used guideline is to tip somewhere between 5% and 10% of the total cost of the service. If there are multiple members of the crew helping you, tip each one an equal amount.
Moving days are long days, and it’s crucial to stay fed and hydrated. If you’ve already packed away your entire kitchen, snacks and drinkware may not be so easy to find in a hurry. Therefore, it’s a good idea to prepare with bottled water and some healthy snacks. If you know you’re going to be longer than several hours, consider planning for meal delivery.
There are many items professional movers will not move. Some items they will move but not offer insurance for. It’s important to know what you will need to move personally. You may also want to move certain things yourself for extra security like major electronics, delicate heirlooms or other valuables. While specifics vary from one company to the next, assume that your movers will not take live plants, food, firearms or hazardous materials.
Remembering these three things will help you have a more pleasant and efficient moving day.
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A licensed real estate salesperson since 2016, Rob is affiliated with the Briarcliff Manor office of Corcoran Legends Realty. He serves buyers, sellers, renters, in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties. Rob, a native of New York and Westchester County for most of his life, brings an extensive local knowledge of both residential and commercial properties to the table. His experience includes a wide range of property types – single-family, multi-family, condos and mixed use. “Hard to sell” properties is where Rob really excels. “There’s no problem that cannot be solved.”
Rob is certified for many different disciplines in real estate. Cartus Relocation Network Agent, AARP Agent, National Tenants Network (NTN) Agent, Green certified and Pricing Strategies Master. In addition, Rob has completed the Leader’s Edge Advanced training to better serve his clients. Rob has been both associate of the month and top closed dollar agent.
When you work with Rob, you get the feeling you’re his only client. Numbers don’t count, you do. Clients always come first. Each transaction is handled as if it were his own home. Rob strives to make the process as seamless as possible and takes care of all the details, no matter how small. His clients rave about his above-and-beyond service and prompt informative communication. Rob is easy going, friendly, and patient. However he can be a determined and aggressive negotiator when the need arises.
When not out actively working on behalf of his clients, Rob spends time with his wife and two teenage daughters. A devoted supporter of community he sits on several local boards and volunteers for numerous locale nonprofit organizations. He enjoys cycling, hiking, kayaking and winter skiing.
“May your price be right, and your sale be swift!”